This month’s Education Update feature, “Six Strategies for Challenging Gifted Learners,” reminds us that high-ability students have unique needs, too. This will help me to reach my most able students in my very diverse classroom this year.

For all the writers out there it can be difficult finding the perfect emotion for your character, whether your character is sad, angry, or surprised those words can seem to get a bit boring. so i introduce the Writer's Wheel of emotion. Enjoy - J.

Trans-disciplinary Social Skills: Reminder Cards - I like the idea of these cards, but think there may be too many rules on each card. The cards should be cut apart so the child can use the one that is appropriate for the situation.

All anger (in adults & children alike is unexpressed pent up emotions & feelings)Understanding & identifying the hidden drivers to start to deal with this extreme fight or flight response. The anger iceberg.